AI Foundry, Senior Associate

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.Those in artificial intelligence and machine learning at PwC will focus on developing and implementing advanced AI and ML solutions to drive innovation and enhance business processes. Your work will involve designing and optimising algorithms, models, and systems to enable intelligent decision-making and automation.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As an AI Foundry, Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Designing applications or services within the organization using ASP.NET, Python FastAPI, Angular, React, Next.js
• Developing production-grade generative AI plugins, extensions and microservices using OpenAI / Azure OpenAI, Python, Azure Functions, Docker
• Producing clean, maintainable and efficient code based on defined specifications
• Support the Business Analysis collect and/or clarify business requirements
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our application development lifecycle
• Overseeing intermediate developer teams, acting as lead when needed
• Proactively assist in assessing technology solutions
• Continue to improve our internal development and design techniques and maintain our documentation up to date

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• GenAI Full Stack developer experience
• Microsoft Development, Azure/Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services Certifications are preferred
• Knowledge regarding GenAI technologies is highly desirable: LLM models (GPT-4, ChatGPT), Agent Orchestration Frameworks (Semantic Kernel or LangChain), Vector Databases (Azure AI Search, etc), Retrieval Augmented Generation, Azure OpenAI Services, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Microsoft Copilots, etc.
• Persistence such as RDBMS/NoSQL (MS SQL, Mongo DB) data stores and appropriate use cases
• Rapid-prototyping workflows and development tools
• Containerization, and experience in using Docker and/or Kubernetes
• CI/CD using ADO pipeline or git actions
• Experience with software development tools and defect tracking systems like Azure DevOps
• Database experience (SQL, Mongo DB) Working with high level UX principles such as user stories, persona building, prototype/prototype development approaches
• Knowledge of agile software development lifecycles (SDLC) and experience working on projects that follow an Agile Scrum methodology
• Experience with API-based integration development using python
• ASP.NET, Azure Cloud, Azure Functions and Logic Apps, Angular, React.js, Next.js, Azure Integration Services, LINQ, MS SQL Server, Entity Framework, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bootstrap, Node.js, Python, OpenAI ChatGPT APIs or Azure OpenAI are required for the role
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information
The salary range* for this position is $82,300.00 - 109,700.00 - 137,000.00$ CAD Annual, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.

* Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region . Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location . PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pa y transparency legislation as they arise.

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.